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September 24, 2013 eNewsletter - Philadelphia

September 24, 2013

Dear Friends,We’re nearing the end of a busy month of holidays. I hope you enjoy the rest of your celebrations, and if you need any inspiration for meals in the Sukkah or reading on what Simchat Torah is all about, you’ll see those below. We also have a December Holiday Survey online now through Oct. 18 with a gift card going out to one lucky entrant. Speaking of the earlier-than-usual-holidays, if you’re thinking of sending me holiday story ideas, don’t delay!

BooksTeach Hospitality
Kathy’s latest kids’ book round-up revolves around the value of hospitality, and why and how to teach it to your kids at this time of year. Read more

ParentingBaby Blessings
Ever thought about teaching your kids a few key prayers at a young age? Not sure how to do that when you haven’t learned them yourself? Amanda experiments with baby blessings. Read more

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Hebrew for "Joy of Torah," a fall holiday that celebrates the completion of the yearlong Torah cycle and the commencement of a new one.Hebrew for "happy holiday." Derived from the Greek word for "assembly," a Jewish house of prayer. Synagogue refers to both the room where prayer services are held and the building where it occurs. In Yiddish, "shul." Reform synagogues are often called "temple."A member of the Jewish clergy who leads a congregation in songful prayer. ("Hazzan" in Hebrew.)Hebrew for "booth," a temporary hut constructed for use during the week-long Jewish holiday of Sukkot ("booths"). Hebrew for "my master," the term refers to a spiritual leader and teacher of Torah. Often, but not always, a rabbi is the leader of a synagogue congregation.